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wvlenthe
 


Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967

Netherlands 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

When it gets cold very quickly and unexpectedly, the fuel companies have no time for adding anti-freeze additive, even in Europe.

As a prevention for diesel freezing (or rather the paraffin in it crystalising), in my lorries I used to add a max of 10 percent petrol to the diesel fuel. This will lower the crystalisation point a couple of degrees.

I am not sure what this will do to
- modern hi-rev diesel engines
- warranty on your car.

So I suppose you should only consider this as a very VERY last option.

Regards

Wiljo  
Post #40747722nd Jan 2009 7:43 pm
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Atacama
 


Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Atacama SandDiscovery 3

Thanks guys . it seams as if it is just the fuel gelling at low temps that may be an issue. Any tips on survival in a cold eviroment?  
Post #40772723rd Jan 2009 7:05 am
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wvlenthe
 


Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
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Netherlands 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Take a couple of candles with you.
Should you get stranded without heating, lighting 1 or 2 candles inside your car, combined with the heat you produce yourself, will keep the temperature at a level that you will be able to survive and they keep your hands warm when necessary. Remember to bring matches too Wink  
Post #40773723rd Jan 2009 7:51 am
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heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Vodka  
Post #40774223rd Jan 2009 8:21 am
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Atacama
 


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South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Atacama SandDiscovery 3

we going to drink or burn the vodka?

Heard about the candle thing. thanks , nice tip  
Post #40776723rd Jan 2009 9:23 am
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heine
 


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South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

First ve drink ze vodka and then ve sing and dance to keep varm  
Post #40781623rd Jan 2009 10:43 am
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Atacama
 


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South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Atacama SandDiscovery 3

Almost done .. will have to do a recce trip. been treding other reports and the going looks hectic.

I hope its do able with time constraints.

will post itinery soon for comment.  
Post #40837324th Jan 2009 12:37 pm
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